Jane Frances (Pralle) Ross, the daughter of Delbert & Bertha (Sattelmeier) Pralle, passed away April 21, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1941 in Lucien, Oklahoma.
She was baptized Aug. 17, 1941 by Pastor Edward Hauer in Christ Lutheran Church, Perry, Oklahoma. Her early life was on a farm near Perry. She moved to the Fairmont, Oklahoma, community with her parents where she began primary school in Zion Lutheran School and graduated in 1955. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith, April 3, 1955 by Pastor Paul Bundschuh, Zion Lutheran Church, Fairmont.
Jane attended Garber High School, Garber Oklahoma, graduating in 1959. She then attended Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, graduating in 1960 with an associate degree. Jane's work history began with Conoco Oil in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She married Clyde Ross on Dec. 23,1960 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Enid, Oklahoma. They moved to Colorado where they were later divorced.
Jane's career in Colorado was with legal firms in Pueblo and Gunnison. Jane ended her legal career working for the firm of Bratton (Dick Bratton) & McClow in Gunnison as a paralegal, specializing in estates.
Jane met her cherished companion, Don Eastman, following her move to Gunnison. They shared a love of the Gunnison Country, travel and the dogs and cats that were beloved and important parts of their lives for 25 years. She traveled to Europe, Mexico and Canada and enjoyed cruise adventures with Don, family members or friends.
She was a caregiver for her mother and her brother, Gerald, for many years. Following her retirement, she remained in Gunnison with Gerald until his death. Wanting to live closer to her remaining family, she moved to Tooele, Utah, in 2019. Jane was an organist/pianist playing for many organizations/individuals and served as the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church for many years.
Her passion and hobby was painting watercolor scenes from the Gunnison community and landscape. She loved to travel visiting family members in the United States and Europe. She enjoyed cooking and playing cards with family members at gatherings/reunions in Gunnison.
Jane was preceded in death by her father Delbert, mother Bertha, and brother Gerald. She is survived by her brother Wayne (Loretta) Pralle, nephews Erik and Brett Pralle, great nephew, Chris Pralle, stepnieces and nephew Terry Bredthauer, Cindy Mueller, Jacque Borich, Monica Hipkins, Michelle Russell, Mike McKay and numerous relatives and friends. A service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Sandy City, Utah, and her remains will be interred in Gunnison Cemetery at a later date.
The family would like to express our gratitude and thanks to the many individuals who cared for Jane, especially the Crescent Senior Living in Sandy, Utah, and Canyon Home Care and Hospice in Salt Lake City.
